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    Alabama A&M University

    College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences


    Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

    EE-340L: Calibration of Wattmeter

    EE340L – Lab 4

    Fabian Sanchez

    10/4/2023

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    Experiment 4
    Calibration of Wattmeter

    Introduction:
    The calibration of a three-phase wattmeter for single-phase operation is the main objective of
    Experiment 4. Wattmeters are essential tools in electrical engineering because they offer accurate
    power consumption measurements. The objective of this experiment is to ensure the accuracy of
    the wattmeter by determining the necessary multiplying factor for reliable power readings. We
    use resistive loads in conjunction with an AC voltmeter and ammeter to accomplish this goal.
    Through careful measurement of both load voltage and wattmeter readings at different values of
    load current, we can determine the multiplier needed to obtain precise power readings. This
    exercise emphasizes the importance of calibration in electrical measurements and provides a real-
    world example of how crucial it is to attain precision.
    Objective: To calibrate the given three phase wattmeter for a single phase operation

    Apparatus: Resistive Loads, A C Voltmeter (0-120 V), A C Ammeter (0-1-5A), Wattmeter


    (5A, 120V)

    Circuit Diagram:
    Wattmeter

    Single
    V Resistive Load
    Phase 0-
    120V
    ac mains

    Procedure:
    1. Connect as shown.
    2. For each value of the load current, measure the load voltage, and the wattmeter reading.
    3. Tabulate your observations as given in the table below.

    Observations and Calculations:


    Enter the observation using the format of the table given below. Calculate the actual power
    consumed by the load for each value of the load current. Determine the multiplying factor for
    the wattmeter reading in order to obtain the actual power.

    Load Load Wattmeter Actual Power Wattmeter


    Current Voltage VL Reading W2 = VL IL Watts Multiplying Factor
    IL Amps Volts W1 Watts W2/W1
    0.57 40 10 22.8 2.28
    0.71 50 40 35.5 0.88
    0.87 60 42 52.2 1.24

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    Conclusions:

    The three-phase wattmeter was calibrated for single-phase operation, which allowed us to
    measure the power in Experiment 4 with accuracy. We measured the load voltage and
    wattmeter readings at different load current values in a methodical manner in order to determine
    the critical wattmeter multiplying factor. The importance of calibration in ensuring the precision
    and reliability of power measurements in scientific and electrical engineering applications was
    demonstrated by this procedure. By enhancing data quality and enabling more informed
    decision-making in practical situations, this experiment demonstrates the practical significance
    of wattmeter calibration for electrical engineering.

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